Additional Information; Troubleshooting - Pioneer VSX-818V Operating Instructions Manual

Additional information

Chapter 12:
Additional information

Troubleshooting

Incorrect operations are often mistaken for trouble and malfunctions. If you think that there is
something wrong with this component, check the points below. Take a look at the other
components and electrical appliances being used, because sometimes the problem may lie
there. If the trouble isn't sorted out even after going through the checks below, ask your nearest
Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair work.
• If the unit does not operate normally due to external effects such as static electricity disconnect
the power plug from the outlet and insert again to return to normal operating conditions.
Problem
The power does not turn on.
The receiver suddenly switches
off and the power indicator
blinks.
No sound is output when a
function is selected.
No image is output when a
function is selected.
No sound from subwoofer.
No sound from surround or
center speakers.
The PHASE CONTROL feature
doesn't seem to have an
audible effect.
Remedy
• Disconnect the power plug from the outlet, and insert again.
• Make sure there are no loose strands of speaker wire touching the rear panel. This
could cause the receiver to shut off automatically.
• After about a minute (you won't be able to switch the unit on during this time),
switch the receiver back on. If the message persists, call a Pioneer authorized
independent service company.
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 11).
• Press MUTE on the remote control to turn muting off.
• Press SPEAKERS to select the proper speaker set (see Switching the speaker
system on page 22).
• Press SIGNAL SELECT to select the proper input signal (see Choosing the input
signal on page 36).
• Make sure the component is connected correctly (refer to Connecting up on page 11).
• Select the correct component (use the input select buttons).
• Check Assigning the component video inputs on page 65 to make sure you're
assigned the correct input.
• The video input selected on the TV monitor is incorrect. Refer to the instruction
manual supplied with the TV.
• Make sure the subwoofer is switched on.
• If the subwoofer has a volume knob, make sure it's turned up.
• The Dolby Digital or DTS source you are listening to may not have an LFE channel.
• Switch the subwoofer setting in Speaker Setting on page 42 to YES or PLUS.
• Switch the LFE ATT (LFE Attenuate) on page 35 to LFEATT 0 or LFEATT 10.
• Connect the speakers properly (refer to page 20).
• Refer to Speaker Setting on page 42 to check the speaker settings.
• Refer to Channel Level on page 44 to check the speaker levels.
• If applicable, check that the lowpass filter switch on your subwoofer is off, or the
lowpass cutoff is set to the highest frequency setting. If there is a PHASE setting on
your subwoofer, set it to 0º (or depending on the subwoofer, the setting where you
think it has the best overall effect on the sound).
• Make sure the speaker distance setting is correct for all speakers (see Speaker
Distance on page 45).
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